Indiana Postoffice Second Class Mail Mentioned
Fragmentary line notes postal handling designation entered in the Indiana Postoffice on second class mail matter.
10 Jul 1912
Page 1
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary line notes postal handling designation entered in the Indiana Postoffice on second class mail matter.
A pretty girl and male boarders recount a strange incident in town where she claims a hideous monkey loomed on a stoop. A passing man notes seeing it too and mentions weeks on the water cart. The tale ends with the wives and boarders offering no further explanation.
The London Graphic notes preserved relics of punishment in rural England. In Ruydon Essex the old stocks and whipping post survive beside a wooden hatchment or cage used for roysterers of bygone days. The piece asks if another trio of punitive relics exists elsewhere in Britain.
A garbled message suggests a person attempted a tonic before breakfast to calm nerves, but fears it worsens after dinner. The dialogue includes a London matter and hints at conflicting health advice and effects. The text is fragmented and difficult to decode.
A congressman attempts mischief during a vote and is silenced by the Speaker who declares he has tried to catch the aye several times when it mattered. Philadelphia edger.
London Tit-Bits reports a sharp exchange where one speaker warns of self harm if nagging continues, while the other apologizes and cites nerves after a shot. The dialogue highlights strain in a tense moment and publicized commentary on emotional distress.
The text presents a collage of slang filled phrases and quotations. It references life positions, a proposed marriage to reform a man, and a Chicago News citation. It also cites Matthew Henry and Judges IX with odd misquotations and remarks about ship service crews and a scoundrel.
The fragment cites a bold, bad man described as a blundering comic figure. It notes aBSpenser applying the line to the Areti c Mage of Thy Faerie Queene, highlighting the phrase a bold, bad man that dared to call by name great Gorgon, prince of darkness and dead night.
A fragment quotes a snide remark about a wealthy creditor in a Fliegende Blatter line. The speaker suggests the creditor is rich, yet still acts as if the speaker were below him. No further context provided.
A fragmented transcription hints at a tale of a cautious suitor courting a daughter and tensions over acceptable hours. References to Teagan and William Henry Pleins appear, but details are unclear. The readable bits suggest an older style dialogue about propriety and courting.
In a busy season the notice claims this remedy cures a diarrhea and severe stomach upset quickly. It frames the product as the best choice during travel and peak demand times, urging use to prevent illness and discomfort.
The article traces tennis origins as the oldest ball game. Mentioned in Arthurian romances, it notes kings and nobles played it long before lawn tennis. It traveled from France and Italy to England, with Windsor hosting a royal court by Henry VII. Henry VIII was skilled at the game.
The New York Sun argues manual training develops a delicate sense of touch that enables people to craft fine tools and instruments. It asserts hands on learning teaches children to use their hands and acquire useful knowledge through tactile experience.
Minnie recalls Jennie Smart who won first prize in graduation with an article on The Degradation of American Womanhood earning $1,000 from a magazine. She later entered Wall Street, amassed a fortune, then traveled to Europe and married a prince.
English judge Lushington died recently leaving an estate near 109000. He failed to have his will and a codicil attested. His colleagues may benefit indirectly through ensuing litigation rather than direct bequests.
The article claims the world's largest eel breeding establishment is in the Adriatic by Comacchio. The eel nursery spans a vast swamp about 740 miles in circumference and dates to ancient times. It is said to generate an annual revenue of 38,000 pounds to the pope.
The statement emphasizes steady, deliberate business growth by Marshall Fletch. He describes a habit of honest, methodical decisions, avoiding great ventures or risks, and backing actions with energy and solid systems.
A Washington Star quip recalls a poker game breakdown with a boastful exchange about a so called big loser and a hand described as having the force of a ton, capturing a witty moment on the table.
A compact aphorism on equality casts opportunities as equal in theory but uneven in grasp, appreciation, and development across individuals, reflecting the author’s view that aptitude and effort drive outcome differences.
A new German invention allows a passenger to control a car’s speed from anywhere inside the vehicle without the driver’s knowledge. The device promises greater safety and accountability for speed, reflecting concerns about chauffeur conduct.
A Louisville Courier Journal fragment captures travel chatter about a stop in Milan for an hour and a traveler curious about a local label for a trunk. The brief includes playful banter and hints at itinerary choices.
Funeral services held at the bride’s parents home reveal a cultural ritual marking the daughter as dead to her father and mother. The wording emphasizes the severing of family ties as part of the marriage tradition.
A classroom moment captures John defining a league as eight baseball clubs, stated promptly by John in a seagraphy style. The line appears in Lippincott's Magazine, illustrating early humorous or illustrative dialogue about sports leagues.
A brief mock quotation comments on a pretty woman seeking her way and the idea of least resistance, attributed to the Chicago Record Herald. The tone hints at social commentary typical of the era.
An ad scrapline asserts a device’s advantage over a motor car by not needing towing when it breaks down, emphasizing self reliance and reliability in domestic use. The quirky line frames a domestic technology as easier to manage than a car for everyday life.
A saying warns that a poor start may ruin an ending and notes the risk of stumbling down stairs. This reflects caution about early missteps influencing outcomes in a humorous or philosophical tone.
A compact aphorism advises independence from fortune and tempered hope. It counsels steadiness and resilience, noting that dejection follows a frown and fortune favors the steadfast rather than the elated.
A brief, spirited note from the Philadelphia Record contrasts those who seek leadership with the aim to deliver people from thralldom, portraying the urge to rule as a drive tied to public service and authority.
A Pleasantville reader claims Thompson's Barosma cured his daughter of pale, nervous illness with back pain and bed wetting after costly medicines failed. The ad emphasizes a complete recovery and promotes two bottle sizes priced at 60 cents and $1.00 with guarantees against various kidney and liver ailments.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a governess and a. man with grewsome whiskers. A quiz asks who can make a sentence using the word screwsone. The line references Little Willie Jenn and a London answer.
A quirky quote collection notes that marriage dulls poetry for a wry speaker while a friend argues not all art is lost. The snippet mentions a Boston Transcript flavor and mixed aphorisms about life and sincerity.
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For sale stock in Autonat uv Trimeporstion Co of Buffalo at $40 per share. Also Angnetige Rotary Briure Lock. Contact G. Volkmar at 222 Lexington Ave, Buffalo, N.Y.
Washington July 10 A vote on the Clayton report recommending impeachment of Judge Archbald of the commerce court will be taken in the House Tomorrow. Worthington argues that the principal charges were disproved by evidence before the senate committee and that Archbald will have no opportunity to defend himself until summoned by the senate. The judiciary committee report supports impeachment, while Worthington asserts public opinion favors delay.
Plymouth Pennsylvania Burgess Morris staged a rough justice baseball match among local tramps. The Never Workers defeated the Toil Fearers 48 to 38 after a heated game on the field. The burgess, who umpired, fed both sides and ordered the losers released with orders to leave town.
A July 10 blaze in Isard Park at Watertown A C swept the area, destroying the Countian hotel the New York State Educational building and eighty seven cottages. Estimated losses run about 60000 with no serious casualties reported.
The readable fragments invoke a prayerful tone and cite Louis Stevenson amid garbled phrases about duties, laughter, sleep, and benevolence. It resembles a damaged 19th century text mixing devotional language with literary allusions.
In a memory snippet a child asks why the wrapped old woman is bandaged and the elder notes danger in a car accident with a number hint. The text shifts to a public adage about bad liver illness as social mischief and unrest, citing Ohio State Journal and Houston Post quotes about opportunity and outreach.
A Lincoln Nebraska girl writes of chronic constipation and stomach trouble, saying after taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets she felt better in three days and could rise and improve. She proclaims herself the proudest girl in Lincoln and notes the medicine is sold by dealers.
A local testimonial from Knox at 919 Oak St Iaedy Anga details relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The user credits the product with renewed energy and warns against changing opinion, noting purchase at E Hildebrands Drug Store and urging doctors to reference the favorable results.
A fragment notes rubber as a tropical crop with 7 percent thriving in hot climates yet heat harms it. It cites imports totaling 37 million dollars in 1908. The context implies trade and agricultural observations in early 20th century.
A short Washington poem frets that adding guards to auto wheels to prevent splash would deprive pedestrians of one of the sport’s chief pleasures. The verse questions the tradeoff between safety and amusement.
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